Network Access Control (NAC) and intrusion prevention
solutions provider ForeScout Technologies has joined the Trusted
Computing Group (TCG).
TCG is a not-for-profit organisation formed to develop, define,
and promote open standards for hardware-enabled trusted computing
and security technologies across multiple platforms, peripherals,
and devices. TCG’s roster encompasses more than 135 companies
worldwide including HP, IBM, Intel, Microsoft, Sony, and Sun
Microsystems.
"We are delighted to have ForeScout join as they bring such rich
network security—and specifically Network Access Control -
expertise to the Trusted Network Connect (TNC) efforts of the
Trusted Computing Group," comments Brian Berger, chair, TCG
marketing work group. Berger is confident that ForeScout will help
the Group’s efforts to further accelerate the adoption of the open
security specification and to provide interoperable solutions
across product lines.
ForeScout’s best known NAC appliance, CounterACT, enables the
enforcement of business policies by granting access to compliant
users, while providing a full range of measured enforcement options
for non-compliant and/or unauthorised users. This, say the company,
is accomplished by integrating into the network and without the
need for a client/agent on the endpoint, enabling the enforcement
of security policies on all devices connected to the network.
ForeScout adds that with a patented signature-less intrusion
prevention engine built into the solution, the network is always
protected from the most disruptive threat to network operations and
user productivity: "zero-day" self-propagating malware.
"With the need for different levels of access for different
types of employees and corporate visitors, organisations are faced
with tremendous security challenges," says Ray Wizbowski, senior
director of market development and communications. "Network access
control solutions…are meeting those complex challenges for leading
edge enterprises. Our membership in the Trusted Computing Group
will allow us to share our expertise as we develop security
standards and products that meet our customers" needs today and
into the future."